Crateva nurvala vs Sarsaparilla Root

An Ayurvedic tree used for urinary stones, BPH, liver conditions, and as an anti-inflammatory.

A tropical vine used across the Americas for skin diseases, syphilis, and as a tonic; steroid saponins bind to endotoxins in the gut; traditional flavoring for root beer.

lupeol, betulin, glucosinolates, saponins

Sarsaponin, Smilacin, Parillin, Phytosterols

Urinary stone dissolution, BPH management, Liver tonic

Syphilis and skin diseases in traditional American medicine, Rheumatism and arthritis, Tonic and restorative

Kidney stone management, BPH research, Hepatoprotective activity

Detoxification and blood purification, Anti-inflammatory for skin and arthritis, Potential testosterone support

500-1000mg bark extract daily

4-8g dried root as decoction or 5ml tincture three times daily

Pregnancy caution

Avoid with lithium, May reduce iron and digitalis absorption

Mild GI reactions

GI disturbance, Kidney irritation